Richard Ruiz Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Ruiz (Chesapeake, Virginia), born in New York, New York, who passed away on April 19, 2026, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Ruiz to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Julio Ruiz and Laura Ramos Ruiz; and his siblings, Victor Ruiz, Justino Ruiz, Antonio Ruiz and Elsa Ruiz.
He is survived by: his wife Pilar Lorenzo Ruiz; his children, Pedro Ruiz (Jessica Erin Ruiz), Laura Ruiz Veale (Williamrobert Veale), Vanessa Ruiz and Anita Ruiz; his grandchild Justiss Burgos (Enrique Burgos); his great grandchildren, Sophia Hedgespeth, Dominic Burgos, Camilla Burgos and Julianna Burgos; his grandchildren, Elijah Ruiz, Noah Dodge, Williamrobert Veale Jr. and Leila Dodge; and his siblings, Juan Ruiz, Julio Ruiz, William Ruiz, Rosa Aviles, Eva Castro and Rita Ruiz.
